Hitachi UltraVision L42S503 Operating instructions

Brand: Hitachi

Model: UltraVision L42S503

Category: LCD TVs

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

UitraVision L42S503

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 2-5

FIRST TIME USE ............................................................................................................................ 6-17

THE REMOTE CONTROL ......................................................................................................... 18-27

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ................................................................................................................ 28-40

USEFUL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 41-46

LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................ 47

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE ................................ 48-52

APPENDIXES ..................................................................................................................................... 53

INDEX ................................................................................................................................................. 54

READ THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS OPERATING GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Record the model name and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference.

MODEL NAME. SERIAL NO.

This information is located on the back and right side of the television.

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important Safety instructions

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HiTACHi LCD TELEViSiON

Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of Hitachi LCD televisions.

Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety

tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Hitachi

LCD television.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS iNSiDE.

REFER SERViCiNG TO QUALiFiED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of a

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this LCD television.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider

than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and

a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong

are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit

into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury

from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid

has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

Power source

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apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended

safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive

pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could

cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage

and/or personal injury.

Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as

recommended by the manufacturer.

An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of

overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the

antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section

810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,

provides information with respect to proper grounding for the

mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors,

location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.

To the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to

call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-44 of

the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,

specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding

system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Antenna lead-in wire

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Ground elam_ (NEC Section 810-20)

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Ground clamps _ " ÷ _ electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

This LCD television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The mains plug

is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.

To prevent electric shock, do not use the LCD television's (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the

blades and ground terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Never connect the LCD television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage.

This television's factory default settings as shipped meet Energy Star requirements.

Please see the ENERGY OPTIONS section of this operating guide for more energy saving tips.

Caution

Never remove the back cover of the LCD television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the

television does not operate properly, unplug the LCD television and call your authorized dealer or service center.

Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by

Hitachi could void the user's warranty.

important Safety instructions

Warning

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• The LCD television should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should

not be placed on the television.

• This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Public viewing of copyrighted material

Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior

authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized, and is intended for home and other limited payper-view uses only unless

otherwise authorized. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Lead/Mercury Notice

(_ This product contains lead and one or more non-replaceable mercury backlights. Do not put in trash. Recycle or dispose

of according to applicable laws. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or

visit www.eiae.org (in USA) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada). FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions :

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi

Home Electronics (America), Inc, may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC

Rules and Regulations.

Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules. Order

Hitachi spares as replacement cables.

This LCD Television receiver will display television closed captioning, (r_ orE] ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 and 15.122 of

the FCC rules.

INDUSTRY CANADA AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION

CableCompatible TelevisionApparatus-Television c_blocompatible, Canada.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions :

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference and (2)This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For questions regarding this declaration, contact:

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.

900 Hitachi Way

Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556

Tel. 800-448-2244(800-HITACHI)

ATTN: Customer Relations

• VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia interface are trademarks of registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Congratulations on your purchase!

As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind

TUNE INTO SAFETY

THE iSSUE

• The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and

larger flat displays are popular purchases. However, flat panel displays

are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

• Flat Panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dresser, bookcases,

shelves, desks, speakers, chest or carts may fall over and cause injury.

HiTACHi CARES!

• The consumer electronics industry is commited to making home

entertainment enjoyable and safe.

• One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations

for the safe installation and use of your flat panel display.

• Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of

this product.

• Don't allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets.

• Don't place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as

steps, such as a chest of drawers.

• Remember that children can become excited while watching a program,

especially on a "larger than life" flat panel display. Care should be taken

to place or install the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or

knocked down.

• Care should be taken to route al! cords and cables connected to the flat

panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

WALLMOUNTING: IFYOUDECIDETOWALL

MOUNTYOURFLATPANELDISPLAY,ALWAYS:

• Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer

and/or listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).

• Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers.

• Ifyou have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel

display, contact your retailer about professional installation.

• Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate.

Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel

studs or old cinder block construction.

If you are unsure, contact a professional installer.

• A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat panel displays

can be heavy.

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ConsumerElectronics Association

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PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS

Do not place the unit on

uneven surfaces, this may drop

or damage the unit, it may also

cause personal injury.

Unplug immediately if there is

a malfunction on the TV like

ino picture, no video/audio or if

there is smoke and bad odor

coming from the TV.

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Don't throw any objects inside

the TV like metals, coins or any

other flammable materials.

Don't place the TV in confined

spaces or inside a box when the

TV is operating.

Unplug immediately if any

foreign materials falls into the

TV or if the TV fell down.

Do not open the TV cabinet.

Remember to unplug the AC

cord from the AC outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners to

clean the display.

Make sure to unplug the unit

when not in use for a long period

of time (days).

Do not cover or block any

vents and openings of the TV.

Inadequate ventilation may

shorten the life of the display

unit and cause overheating.

Avoid direct sunlight, dusty, high

humidity and smokey locations.

Do not place the TV near water,

such as a bathtub, shower

rooms, kitchen sink, laundry tub

or swimming pool. Avoid liquid

containers on top of the unit.

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Notice for Remote Controller

Avoid dropping the unit.

Avoid liquids on it.

Avoid aerosol cleaners.

Accessories

Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.

C) Remote Control Unit

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Stand Screw (4) (M6xl0)

For optional accessories, please access our web site at. www.hitachi.us/tv

Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate

ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front panel. This LCD television product is designed

for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical.

Please see page 8 for important information related to wall mounting.

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

The remote control operates on 2 "AAA" batteries.

1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing and pulling it in the direction of

the arrow.

2. Insert two new "AAA" size batteries for the Remote Control. When replacing old batteries,

push them towards the springs and lift them out.

3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.

4. Insert the bottom of the battery, the (-) side, into the battery compartment first, push

towards the springs and insert the top of the battery, the (+) side, into place. Do not force

the battery into the battery compartment.

5. Close the battery cover making sure the tabs rest in the corresponding holes and push

down the cover until it clicks shut.

• Do not insert batteries with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to swell or rupture

resulting in leakage.

• Never mix used and new batteries in the device.

• Replace all the batteries in the device at the same time.

• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

How To |.sta|| Your New Hitachi LCD Television

Take the following precautions to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and possibly causing injury, it is important to

mount the unit on a stable and flat surface.

ASSEMBLY OF THE BASE

IMPORTANT:

The base of the LCD TV must be assembled prior to use.

1. Place the TV unit face down on a soft and flat surface

covered by a blanket, foam, cloth, etc. to prevent any

damage or scratches to the LCD TV.

2. Carefully align and insert the Base to the TV stand post.

3. Insert the screws included with the accessories to the

bottom of the base and tighten the base to the stand.

• Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD

Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might

cause overheating and damage.

• In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC

cord and contact 800-HITACHI.

• If you purchased a wall mount bracket,

please ask for professional installation.

Do not try to instafl by yourself.

• Install the unit at a proper area where it does

not expose anyone to any danger of hitting

themselves (for example their hands, head or face,

etc.) against the edge of the unit that could cause

personal injury.

Power Cord installation

The Power cord provided with your new LCD Television needs to

be installed correctly to avoid its disconnection when rotating the

TV on its Table Top Stand.

Located on the back of the TV there is one plastic clamp to hold the

Power cord. Please follow the instructions below.

(_ Pass the Power cord through the clamp and connect it to the TV.

Caution when moving the main unit

As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, at least two people

are required to transport it safely. Whenever the unit is moved it

should be lifted forward using the top and base on both sides of the

Television for stability.

When moving the Television, lift from the corners, then support

the top frame as shown below.

Location

Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not

fall directly on the picture screen. If so, drapes or screens can be

used to reduce the reflection.

Also, be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to

and from the perforated back cover of the set. In order to prevent an

internal temperature increase, maintain a space of 10 cm (4 inches)

from the sides/back of the Television, and 30 cm (12 inches) from

the top of the television to the ceiling. To avoid cabinet warping,

cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not

place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for

example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc.

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(_) Close the clamp to fix the Power cord to the TV.

All the cables connected to the TV will be held by this clamp.

AC Wire Clamp

Securing to a Wall

1. Using metallic wire (two locations) fasten the set to the

clamping screw on the rear of the LCD TV as shown below.

Keep the LCD television 4 inches away from the wall, except

when mounted using the wall mount bracket, and secure to

the wall as shown below:

How To |.sta|| Your New Hitachi LCD Television

WALL MOUNTING SETUP

STEP (1) : REMOVE THE STAND BASE FROM THE LCD TELEViSiON

In order to remove the stand from the TV, please put the TV set on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc.) to prevent any

damage; then remove the 4 screws shown below in order to separate the TV from the Table Top Stand. Now the Stand can be separated

from the TV. Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUNT assembly are in page 45.

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Stand Base

STEP (2) : iNSTALL THE WALL MOUNT BRACKETS ON THE LCD TELEViSiON USING 4 SCREWS.

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• For Wall Mount assembly; please refer to the Installation Manual of the

Wall Mount Unit.

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Screw Length (A)

insertion length (BB)

Spring Washer (C)

Plane Washer (D)

Wall Mount Bracket (E)

Example :

A = B+C+D+E

A: 13.5-15.5 mm.

B: 8.5~10.5 ram.

C: 1 mm

D: 1 mm.

E: 3 mm

• The screw type :Thread ISO M6 (Metric

type, do not use Standard type).

STEP (3) : TIPS TO CONSIDER FOR THE LOCATION OF THE LCD TELEVISION.

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Although this LCD Display Panel can be installed using a variety of third party wall mounting brackets/devices,

such third party brackets/devices have not been tested or approved by Hitachi for use or compatibility with

_: this LCD Display Panel. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries or property

damage resulting from the use of such third party brackets/devices. Hitachi strongly advises that any

installation of this LCD Display Panel using wall mounting brackets/devices be performed only by a qualified and experienced television

installation technician who has completed a thorough evaluation of.

a) the weight-bearing strength and stability of the intended wall mount surface; and

b) the weight-bearing strength and compatibility of the intended wall mount brackets/device.

Side Pane| Jacks & Controls

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POWER button

This power button isfor turning ON the LCD TV, in order to

turn the TV On, the standby indicator must be lit red. If the

indicator is off, plug the power cord into the power outlet.

MENU button

This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it

possible to set TV features to your preference without

using the remote. This button also serves as the Return

button when in the MENU system.

INPUT button

(_ Press this button to access the INPUT menu.

VOLUME (+/-) level

Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The

volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. These

buttons also serve as the cursor left and right buttons

when in the Menu system.

CHANNEL selector

Press these buttons until the desired channel appears

in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons

also serve as the cursor down (T) and up (A) buttons

when in the MENU system.

AV2 (SIDE) JACKS

AV2 input provide composite Video and S-Video jacks

for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a

DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders.

HDMI-3 & HDMI-4

Use these side HDMI inputs for AV equipment such as

Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI

output connection (see page 14 for reference).

USB UPGRADE SLOT

This USB slot is for future software upgrades.

POWER light indicator

To turn the TV ON, press the Power button (O). A red

stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower left corner

of the front bezel has to be illuminated in order to turn

ON the LCD TV.

Lights

Red

OFF

(Stand-by)

When the LCDTV is plugged

to theAC line.

(Stand-by)

Lights TV Power is ON; picture is

Blue shown.

Quickly ON

Blinking Red

Slowly Blinks

Red

The TV is powering OFF.

It will soon be in the Off

(Stand-by) state.

TV is in the RGB input and

has been without an input

signal for 15 mins. TV will

resume after the input signal

is detected.

REMOTE CONTROL sensor

Point your remote at this area when selecting channels,

adjusting volume, etc.

• Your HITACHI LCD TV will not show any picture if

there is no video input when AV1,A V2, Component1

or 2, or HDMI 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected. Instead a

message will indicate "No Signal" and the Power

Light will remain Blue until the TV is turned off or in

Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use.

• The Remote Control can turn the TV ON/OFF as

weft as control various devices and any compatible

HDMI CEC devices.

Headphone jack

Use this jack to connect headphones.

Rear Pane| Jacks

AiR!CABLE

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

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D_GFTALOUT RGB

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Antenna Input

To switch between Cable and Air, go to the Channels

Menu option to change the signal source CABLE or AiR

(see page 39).

HDMI, the HDM! logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDM! Licensing LLC.

Component: Y-PbPr and Audio Inputs

Component 1 and 2 provide Y-PbPr and Audio jacks

for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a

DVD player or Set Top Box.

. Your component outputs may be labeled

Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the

components B-Y output to the TV's Pb input

and the components R-Y output to the TV's

Pr input.

• Your component outputs may be labeled

Y-CbCr. In this case, connect the component

Cb output to the TV's Pb input and the

component Croutput to the TV's Pr inpuL

• It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain

optimum picture quality when using the Y-PbPr

inputs (see page 30).

HDMI 1, 2 (High Definition Multimedia interface)

next-generation, all digital

interface for consumer HIGH-DEFINITIONMULTiMEDiAINTERFACE

electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of

uncompressed high-definition video and multichannel

audio in a single cable. Because digital television (DTV)

signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that

pristine high-definition images retain the highest video

quality from the source all the way to your television

screen. Use the HDMI input for yourAV equipment such

as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an

HDMI output connection.

Digital Out (Optical Digital Audio)

This jack provides Digital Audio Output from a

HDMI source or digital program channel to your

audio device that is RAW and PCM compatible,

such as an audio amplifier.

*Manufactured under ficense from Dolby

Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

RGB and AUDIO for Personal Computers {PC)

Use the RGB/Ana]og Audio input terminal for connecting

a PC or Laptop using a RGB cable (D-sub 15 pin) to your

LCD TV. Please see page 53 for compatible resolutions.

Composite AVl JACKS

AVl input provides composite Video and S-Video jacks

for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a

DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders.

Audio Out jack

This jack provides stereo audio output from your TV to

your audio device, such as an audio amplifier.

Quick Reference Remote Contro| Buttons and Functions

In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different

types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT), VCRs and compatible

HDMI CEC DVD Players, The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device, Please see pages 22~27 for

a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control,

Power On/Off

(TV, DVD, PVRNCR, SAT/CBL, AVR)

Press tMs button to switch the selected device

On or Off standby.

(-) Dash/Sleep Button

(TV, SAT/CBL, PVRNCR, DVD)

Press this button to tune a digital channel. In

TV mode press to set your Sleep Timer from 5

minutes to 4 hours.

Last Channel Button

(TV, SAT/CBL, PVRNCR, DVD)

Press this button to switch between the current

and the last channel viewed.

Volume Buttons

(TV, AVR)

Press up (+) to increase or down (-) to decrease

the audio level of your -IV.

Menu Button

(TV, DVD, PVRNCR, SAT/CBL, AVR)

Accesses the OSD menu system.

EXIT Button

(TV, DVD, PVRNCR, SAT/CBL, AVR)

Press this button to exit the OSD menu.

Cursor PAD/Select Buttons

(TV, DVD, PVRNCR, SAT/CBL, AVR)

The Cursor PAD is used to navigate through

the OSD and INPUT menu system, The Select

button is used to Set/Activate highlighted menu

items.

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Device Buttons

-- (TV, DVD, PVRNCR, SAT/CBL, AVR)

Press these buttons to switch between your

devices.

Numeric Buttons

-- (TV, DVD, PVRNCR, SAT/CBL, AVR)

Press these buttons to manually enter the

channel or for numeric entry when navigating

through the OSD menu system.

Enter Button

(TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR)

Press this button to use as a SELECT feature.

Channel Up/Down Buttons

(TV, PVRNCR, SAT/CBL, DVD, AVR)

Changes the channel up or down.

Mute

(TV, AVR)

Reduces the audio level to 0 if pressed once,

and restore the audio level when pressed a

second time.

q Guide Button

-- (SAT/CBL, PVR/VCR, DVD)

Press this button to access the program guide

--] of other devices.

Info Button

(TV, DVD, SAT/CBL, PVR/VCR)

Shows the input signal status and other

|Picture Mode

| LCTV

(TV,AVR}

Press this button to change input.

Energy Save Button

(TV)

Press tMs button to set Power Consumption

reduction based on three levels (Min, Med, Max),

CONTROL BUTTONS

(SAT/CBL, DVD, PVRNCR, AVR)

Control the functions of your Satellite Receiver,

Set-Top Box, Cable Box, DVD, VCR, PVR and

AVR. Also Control the functions of compatible

DVD players with HDMI-CEC control.

HITACHI

Picture mode can be changed, each time it is

pressed, in the following sequence.

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_-- Game _,e-Custom _ /

Favorite Channel Button

(TV, SAT/CBL)

Press to access the Favorite Channel list.

Aspect

-- (TV)

Pressthisbuttontochange picturesize.

__ Closed Caption (CC) Button

(TV)

Press to show and change the closed caption

mode.

LEGENDS

TV - Television

DVD- Digital Video Disc Player

AVR - Audio/Video Receiver

VCR - Video Cassete Recorder

SAT - Satellite Receiver

PVR - Personal Video Recorder

CBL - Cable Box

- The TV's remote control sensor is located on the left bottom corner of the TV frame. To control TV functions, please point the

remote control directly at the sensor for best results.

- The pause key "II "on the Remote Control can be use to Freeze the picture on the screen, in case this key is pressed by

accident, please press it one more time to restore the moving picture.

- For HDMI CEC details please see page 37.

Quick Setup Guide

Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new

Hitachi LCD Television Set.

1. ANTENNA CONNECTION

Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or

to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna

is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located

in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference

and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient.

a). VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)

When using a75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the CA-R/coaxial

cable to theAIR/CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. Or if you have an antenna,

connect the coaxial cable to the same AIR/CABLE terminal.

Air/Cable

AIR/CABLE

_oM__ _DM_2

Rear Panel Jack

To outdoorAntenna i_r] iL To Antenna

or _ Terminal

Cable TV (CATV)

System

b). VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna

When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect

the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter.

Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV.

To Antenna

Terminal

Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal

and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer

or service store for the antenna mixer.

............. _ Tooutdoor antenna

ToUHFantenna | _ _ or CATVsystem

Antenna Mixer

c). When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected

Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may cause interference. Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is recommended.

2. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD "IV TO THE POWER SOURCE

a). Connect the power cord to your TV set and c). The Indicating Lamp will light red (Standby mode) and

secure it with the AC Wire Clamp (see page 7) . then light blue (image displays).

__! AC Wire Clamp

indicating

Lamp

O 0 POWER

b). Connect the power cord to the AC wall outlet.

3. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI LeD TV. or

Press the POWER button on the Remote Control .....

or the POWER button on the Side Control Panel to []

INPUT

power on/off the LCD TV, For Stand-By []

Power OFF

If the Indicating lamp is OFF, the Power Button on the

Remote Control will not operate. Please make sure

that the power cord is plugged to the AC outlet.

4. FOLLOW THE TV SETUP WIZARD INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE.

TV Setup Wizard

Your Hitachi LCD television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to help you easily setup the first time you turn on your TV

and find the channels available in your area. Please follow the instructions below.

The First time you turn on your Hitachi LCD TV the setup wizard

screen will appear. The first step is to set the language of your TV

On Screen Menu. Select the language that you prefer. Use the A

and Y CURSORto select language and press the SELECT button

on the remote control.

The fifth step will start the scanning feature to find the channels

available on the antenna or cable system. Press the SELECT

button on the remote control to start the channel scan.

The second and third steps are to set the date and time. There are

two options; one for automatic time setting in which you will select

only the time zone in your area and the second option is a manual

setup for the date and time. Use the CURSOR pad to select and

change the options with the remote control.

The sixth step is the scanning process of the channels, it will first

the scan the analog channels and then the digital channels. The

scanning process will show how many channels have been found.

Please be patient while the scanning process searches for the

available channels in your area. If you wish to cancel the process,

press the SELECT button on the remote control.

The fourth step is designed to find broadcasting or cable

channels. There are two options, Air for an external antenna

and Cable for a cable system provider in your home. Use the

A and Y CURSOR to select a source and press the SELECT

button on the remote control.

• Once the user cancels the wizard, the wizard will

not be shown again.

• If you see the screen above and if you did not

connect your Antenna cables to your TV, turn off

your TV, unplug the power cord and connect your

cables according to the applicable connections

in the "First Time Use" section of this Operating

Guide.

• After completing the TV Setup Wizard, these

screens will not appear again. For updating and

adding the channels available in your area refer to

the Add Channels to List feature on page 39.

The last step is the completion of process, it shows a brief message

and you are ready to view TV programing. This final message will

be shown for a few seconds and then the first detected channel will

be tuned in. You may also press EXIT on the remote control to tune

to the first detected channel.

Side Pane| Connections

The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular

assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.

There are 2 SIDE panel HDMI jacks provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD,

Set-Top-Box, Video Game as shown in the following examples (When a DVI product is connected, the use of a separate audio device is

necessary for audio, use an Audio Amplifier and connect to the Audio In jacks).

A) Connecting HBMI signal

SIDE INPUT PANEL

HDMI DIGITAL

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

[HDMI] [HDMI]

B) Connecting DVI signal

SIDE INPUT PANEL

AudioAmplifier DVIDIGITAL

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

L(White) L(White)

R (Red) R(Red)

[HDMI] [DVl]

DVD player

SebTop Box

Home video game system

DVD player

OUTPUT

SebTop Box

L: 3

Home video game system

The SIDE panel VIDEO and S-VIDEO jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a Camcorder, DVD, Video

Game and a VCR as shown in the following examples. (When connecting an S-VIDEO device, also connect the audio output into the

Side Audio Input jacks). COMPOSITE VIDEO or

SIDE INPUT PANEL S-VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY

OUTPUT

L(White) L(White)ls_o _})

N OR

VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow)

O T UT

_@ R(Red) R(Red) vs° _ I_

For monaural devices, please connect Audio signal cable into L/Mono input jack.

DVD player

VCR

Camcorder

Home video game system

• Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may

be abnormal.

• Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, Le. connect red to red, white to white, etc.

• When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. If both are connected, S-Video takes priority.

The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, Camcorder, DVD player, or HDTV Set-Top-Box to your LCD TV is dependent on the

model and features of each component. Check the operating guide of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.

Before Operating External Video Sources

Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUT button to show the Inputs List. Use the CURSORS ( •

and • ) to select the Input of your choice. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice (see page 19).

Example: Selecting the

TV (Air/Cable) Input and

highlight "0.TV".

Rear Panel Connections

Outsideantenna

Cable -IV coaxial cable

2-Way

signal

splitter

AIR/CABLE

HDMI 1

AUDIO

HDMI 2 4_

S VIDEO

v,dOeUTPUT

HDMI i

HDMI

r'm

DIGITAL

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

Personal Computer

STEREO SYSTEM

AMPLIFIER

Cables are not included.

HDTV SET-TOP BOX DVD PLAYER

DVD PLAYER VIDEO GAME

with Component with Composite

Output capability video capability

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

COMPONENT Y-PbPr (COMPONENT 1 & 2) or HDMI (1 & 2) connections are provided for high performance DVD players, VCRs etc.

that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.

If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on (L) the Rear Panel.

Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.

Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to each input jack.

Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Pb input and the

components R-Y output to the TV's Pr input.

Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CbCr. In this case, connect the components Cb output to the TV's Pb input and the

components Cr output to the TV's Pr input.

It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PbPr inputs. (See page 30).

When using a HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it is recommended to use a 1080p, 1080i or 720p input signal.

When the HDMI input is a 1080p signal, it is recommended that the length of the cable should be less than 5 meters.

• Completely insert all connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back

will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

• Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, i.e. connect red to red, white to white, etc.

Connecting a Personal Computer PC.

Use the RGB PC connection terminal and the Analog

Audio Input terminals to connect the PC.

Connect the RGB (D-sub 15 Pin) and AUDIO

cable from the RGB and AUDIO OUT jack of the

PC to the RGB and AUDIO jack, as shown on the

Rear Panel on the right.

2. Press the INPUT button, then select RGB from the

INPUTS menu to view the signal from the PC.

(Audio)

(D-sub 15 Pin)

OUT

[PC sample]

Rear Pane| Connections

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO

SOURCE TO AV1.

Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO cable from the VIDEO and

AUDIO OUT jack of the VCR to the AV1 (VIDEO) and L(AUDIO)

jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right.

Press the INPUT button, then select AV1 from the INPUTS

menu to view the program from the VCR.

TV REAR PANEL

VCR

3. Select Audio menu, set Sound mode to "Custom", and set

"SRS Trusurround HD" to "On".

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE

TO AVl.

1. Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO cables from the VIDEO OUT

and AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the AV1 (VIDEO)jacks.

A VCR connection to Rear Panel AV1 example is shown on

the right.

2. Press the INPUT button, then select AV1 from the INPUTS

menu to view the program from the VCR.

TV REAR PANEL

VCR

[Z ,,,,-1

CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO

SOURCE TO COMPONENT 1 or 2: YPbPr

Connect the Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr and AUDIO cables from the Y, Pb/

Cb, Pr/Cr OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD PLAYER or

HDTV Set-Top-Box to the COMPONENT 1 or 2 YPbPr and

AUDIO jacks. A DVD connection to Rear Panel COMPONENT

2 example is shown on the right.

2. Press the INPUT button, then select COMPONENT 1 or 2

from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the DVD

player or HDTV Set-Top Box.

TV REAR PANEL

DVD Player/Recorder

Output

• Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played

back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

• Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, Le. connect red to red, white to white, etc.

• To return to the last channel viewed, select "0. TV" from the INPUTS menu.

Rear Pane| Connections

CONNECTING AN EQUIPMENT SOURCE WiTH HDMI

OR DVl CAPABiLiTY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2

1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the

output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI

input as shown near the Rear panel at right.

With DVI output, connect the audio cables from the AUDIO

OUT jack of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to an external

audio amplifier as shown to the right below. Optionally you can

use the Audio input from the RGB audio connections when

used with the HDMI1 input.

TV REAR PANEL

HDMI input

HDMI DIGITAL

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

DVD Player/Recorder

[HDMI] [HDMI]

Press the INPUT button, then select HDMI 1 or 2 to view the

program from the HDTV SET-TOP BOX or DVD player.

• Completely insert the connection cord plugs when

connecting to the rear panel jacks. The picture and

sound that is played back will be abnormal if the

connection is loose.

• When using a DW to HDMI cable, connect theAudio

Out L and R cables to an external audio amplifier.

• The HDMI input on HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4 contains

the copy protection system called High-bandwidth

Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP is a

cryptographic system that encrypts video signals

when using HDMI connections to prevent illegal

copying of video contents.

• HDMlisnota "NETWORK'technology. Itestablishes

a one-way, point-to-point connection for defivery of

uncompressed video to a display.

• The connected digital output device controls the

HDMI interface, so proper set-up of device user

settings determines final video appearance.

• Only HDMI1 can support DW audio input when it is

connected to the RGB audio input terminal.

TV REAR PANEL

RGB

DVl to HDMI input

DVl DIGITAL

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

DVD Player/Recorder

AUDIO iN

AUDIO AMPLIFIER

Note . An external Audio amplifier can be

use for the same purpose.

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER

To monitor the audio level of the LCD TV to an external audio

amplifier, connect the system as shown on the right. The "OPTICAL

OUT" and "AUDIO OUT" from the Rear Panel is afixed output. The

Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier, not by the

LCD Television.

The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources to equipment

with Optical IN capability.

1. Connect an optical cable from the OPTICAL OUT to the

OPTICAL IN of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown

on the Rear Panel on the right.

2. Connect an RCA stereo cable from the AUDIO OUT to the

Audio input of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown

on the Rear Panel on the right.

TV REAR PANEL

Optical cable

• Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played

back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

• Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, Le. connect red to red, white to white, etc.

• To return to the last channel viewed, select "0. TV" from the INPUTS menu.

The Remote Co.tro|

O POWER button

Press this button to turn the TV set on or off.

SLEEP

-I

MENU GUIDE

INFO

HiTACHi

CLU-4997S

DEVICE buttons

in addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD

TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different

types of VCRs, cable boxes, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers,

DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.

Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.

To operate your LCD TV, select -IV by pressing the TV button on

the remote control. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating

that the remote will now control your television.

Repeat the same procedure for your DVD (press the DVD

button), for your PVR/VCR (Personal Video Recorder) press

the PVR/VCR button on the remote. For your cable box, set-

top-box or satellite receiver (press the SAT/CBL button), for

your Audio/Video System (press the AVR button). See pages

22-27 for instructions on how to program the remote to control

your device.

CHANNEL SELECTOR / ENTER buttons

The CHAN NEL SELECTOR buttons are used to select channels,

lock access code, etc. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons

to enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels. Enter 0

first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel

you wish to tune, then press the ENTER button for the TV to

tune. Channel selection may also be performed by CHANNEL

(CH) UP (&) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN (V).

(-) DASH/Sleep Button

Use the (-) DASH button with the CHANNEL SELECTOR

buttons to enter Digital Channels that have subchannel

numbers indicated by (-) DASH (example 15-1). Also press to

Set the Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to 4 hours.

LAST CHANNEL button

Press this button to toggle between the current and

last channel viewed.

VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button

Press the VOLUME button (+ or -) until you obtain the desired

sound level.

Press the MUTE button to turn the sound off completely (MUTE).

To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one more time,

or VOL UP (+).

Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on

and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 36).

When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 21 or greater,

the volume level will default to 20 when the TV is turned on.

However, if it is set to a level 20 or less, the volume level will

be at the level it was set when the TV is turned off.

MENU button

The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.

• Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to

return to normal viewing.

• The Aspect INFO will not be shown when the INFO

key is pressed.

li) GUIDE button

Press this button to access the Channel Guide of your Satellte

receiver, Set Top Box or Cable Box while in SAT/CBL mode.

EXIT button

This button will exit all On-Screen Displays.

CURSOR Pad/SELECT button

All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted

by using the CURSOR Pad and the SELECT button, except

for numeric entries. Press the CURSOR Pad toward desired

direction and press the SELECT button to select.

@ INPUT button

Press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR

and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being

used. Pressing the INPUT button repeatedly will also cycle through

the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button or wait 4

seconds to automatically select the highlighted input.

@ INFO button

Press this button when you want to check the channel being

received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or

second audio program (SAP), the time, and CHANNEL ID.

ANALOG CHANNELS

Program Information Analog Channel

DIGITAL CHANNELS

Program Information

Run Time

Channel Indication

0. TV

1. AV1

2. AV2

3. Component1

4. Component2

5. RGB

6. HDMI 1

7. HDMI 2

8. HDMI 3

9. HDMI 4

Watch TV from an Air or Cable signal.

Select to choose AV1 Input

Select to choose AV2 Input.

Select to choose Component Input 1.

Select to choose Component Input 2.

Select to choose PC input.

Select to choose HDMI 1 Input.

Select to choose HDMI 2 Input.

Select to choose Side HDMI 3 Input.

Select to choose Side HDMI 4 Input.

VIDEO INPUTS

Program Information

Picture Format

How to Use the Remote to Centre! your TV

_) ASPECT button

Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input ratio, ASPECT allows you to adjust the

image through the following options.

AUTO

Use this aspect mode to have the aspect mode change automatically

by signal detector.

4:3

Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side

panels (black areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to

preserve the original aspect ratio of the source.

16:9

Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's

preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 95% of the size.

Full

Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and

DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of

the size.

ZOOMI/ZOOM2

Use these aspect modes to zoom in and to reduce the black bars.

• AIR/CABLE - Analog Signal

• AIR/CABLE - Digital Signal

• Component

IMAGE

INPUT

ilW

AUTO

ZOOM 2

4:3

ZOOM 1

16:9

° AV

IMAGE

INPUT

4:3 16:9

l !

ZOOM2 ZOOM1

HDMI - VGA

DVI - VGA

RGB

IMAGE

INPUT

AUTO

Full

• HDMI- 1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i

• DVI - 1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i

IMAGE

INPUT

AUTO

4:3

ZOOM2 _il ZOOM1

16:9

Full

• Each input has memory for the Aspect setting. Changing the aspect on one input will not affect the aspect settings on

other inputs.

• When displaying "Full" you may notice noise at the top of the picture. Select the "16:9" aspect mode to remove the noise.

The noise is normal for some signals.

• See page 53 forAspect availability according to signal format in use.

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